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H. Wilson Smith California Artist Geometric Abstract Painting, circa 1940s-1950s

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H. Wilson Smith (1901-1981) California Artist Oil on board in the original frame. Painting measures 24 x 20. Frame: 25 x 21. Titled on the verso “Nude - Automatic Elevator” Signed lower right “H. Wilson Smith” In great condition. Smith was a very competent artist and had a great sense of design incorporating a nude within this Vasarely inspired painting. It has a clever title. We can't find the elevator or the nude. H. Wilson Smith was born in Nebraska in 1901. He lived in Richmond, CA in 1932 and Los Angeles 1937-1938. He died in San Diego in 1981. He was known to have exhibited at the Oakland Art Gallery in 1932.
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    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s-1950s
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  • Seller Location:
    Phoenix, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU187537187353
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